Activities at Braeburn Lodge Care Home
Our dedicated activities team are constantly dreaming up new and wonderful ways to support and stimulate the residents we look after. From trips to crafts, parties to skittles, musical performances and quizzes, we include something for everyone and pride ourselves on including everyone into the fun. We have a brilliant team of volunteers who help us to deliver more trips, support us at events and pop in for a cup of tea and chat. We have pet therapy at least once per week (sometimes twice!) and we take advantage of every school break by holding large scale events that we can invite families with children to. We have been developing ties with our neighbours since we first opened and thanks to this, we have successfully brought together our residents with local churches, choirs, Brownies groups, and schools. Whatever your interests are, here at Braeburn, there's something for everyone.
Yasmine Dawson
I have worked at Braeburn Lodge since 2015. I started working as a carer and the activities side of the role really appealed to me. We organise a variety of activities to suit everybody’s preferences and abilities. I enjoy working at Braeburn and making a difference to the residents’ lives.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Braeburn Lodge Care Home
Musical Entertainment
The talented John Dalton visited us again to serenade us with his voice and beautiful harp music – absolutely magical! All residents had a perfect afternoon – it was very relaxing and everyone enjoyed the sounds of the harpist.
Zoolab
Zoolab is all about making people's lives better – even in the most difficult circumstances. That's why they visit many care homes, where being able to touch and hold an animal can make someone's day. Residents and loved ones love looking at and touching all of the exotic animals, which included a snake and tarantula. All residents enjoyed an unusual time making new friends.
Nene Valley
One sunny afternoon, residents at Braeburn Lodge enjoyed a minibus trip out to our local train station, Nene Valley Railway. We had a fun-filled day that included a trip on a steam train, followed by a relaxing picnic.
Deeping Bowls
Perfect weather greeted the 54 people who made up the 18 teams that played at the Deeping Bowling Association Open Triples Competition on Sunday 6th August, which was sponsored by Braeburn Lodge.
The players came from clubs throughout the Peterborough area, the Deepings and the surrounding villages.
Each team played 4 games, consisting of 8 ends and 3 wood triples. Ten points were up for grabs in each game, with a maximum of 40 points possible for the tournament.
Don Garner, Janet Garner and Nathan Puttrell were the runners up, with a score of 26.
The winners, with a score of 32 points, were Michael Humphrey, Stephen Harris and Phil Hickey.
The trophies were awarded by the club President, Geoff Cree, and the winners also received a beautiful floral bouquet each, whilst the runners up were treated to a bottle of Prosecco, which were very kindly provided by Braeburn Lodge.
The awards were presented by Barchester’s Customer Relationship Manor, Wendy Twydell, and our Activities Coordinator, Jo Wrath.
Open Day at Braeburn Lodge
We celebrated Care Home Open Day with residents and loved ones, as well as opening the door to our local community.
The day was a real success; there were lots of stalls, ice cream and a traditional afternoon tea with Pimm's; lots of laughter and lots of games that were enjoyed by all.
The 'Throw a Sponge' stall gave the opportunity for people to get our Activities Coordinator, Jo Wrath, wet and messy
Cheese & Wine Evening
We welcomed the new General Manager to Braeburn Lodge with a cheese and wine evening.
Residents and loved ones enjoyed a lovely evening getting to know Daniela Phillips.
Good wine and cheese was served to all and the excitement continued late into the evening.
Upcoming events
Countdown to Christmas
Counting down to Christmas and looking forward to a fun filled month ahead and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us - all welcome.
Looking for a place to hold a meeting
For more information why not pop in and see what Braeburn Lodge can offer you.
Coffee Morning - 1st Tuesday of the month
We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our monthly coffee morning, come along and make new friends - all welcome from 10.00 am on the first Tuesday of the month.
Don't dine alone - every Friday
Join us every Friday from 12.30 until14.30 as we welcome the seniors in our communiuty to take advantage of our hospitality and join us for a nutritious lunch at Braeburn Lodge.
Emergency Services - Take a break on us!
Calling all emergency services personnel, come and take a break with us - we offer a warm welcome and a hot drink, there may be a cake to two available!
